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'Twas the Bite Before Christmas (Andy Carpenter, Bk 28)
'Twas the Bite Before Christmas - Andy Carpenter, Bk 28
Author: David Rosenfelt
Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation’s annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that’s come through the rescue -- and their families -- are invited to celebrate. — This year’s party is no except...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781250828842
ISBN-10: 1250828848
Publication Date: 10/10/2023
Pages: 304
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  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 21
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jjares avatar reviewed 'Twas the Bite Before Christmas (Andy Carpenter, Bk 28) on + 3404 more book reviews
I don't care how many lame jokes and impossible situations defense lawyer Andy Carpenter gets himself into; it is always a fun read. I love being swept along with the reluctant Andy (whining all the way). It is a Christmas party at the Tara Foundation when Pete Stanton calls Andy and tells him to come outside. They want Andy to bring out one of the celebrants, Bobby Klaster. Andy knows him by another name and is confused.

Years ago, Bobby was in a gang that turned to murder. He exited the gang by testifying in the trial and joining the Witness Protection Program. I was stunned to learn that the state WPP is wimpy; they relocate the person within the same state, only giving him a new identity. Federal WPPs are moved to another state with more perks than the state model.

Bobby is accused of murdering a former gang member. Of course, the gun is found in his home, along with blood in his car trunk. When the police discover Bobby's past, they look no further for a suspect. Crime boss Joseph Russo, Jr. appears, helping Andy and his case. Of course, the plot moves predictably, but I don't care; I love the crazy dogs, especially the Basset Hound. Marcus Clark is in full swing with his fists while Andy cowers in the background.

This is a long-running series about a reluctant lawyer and his dog foundation. Sit back and enjoy another wild story with Andy and all the usual suspects. The laughs start on the first page and continue till the end.
reviewed 'Twas the Bite Before Christmas (Andy Carpenter, Bk 28) on + 1152 more book reviews
Given the cute dog on the cover and the phrase "like sliding into favortie slippers at the end of the long day" in the blurb I thought this would be a cozy mystery about the holidays. Instead it's about drug dealing, murder, witness protection and the New Jersey mob. I liked it enough to finish it and the story was compelling, but if you're looking for heart-warming community moments you've picked the wrong series.

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